Peperomia obtussfolia is most susceptible to this disease. Native to Central and South America. Brown leaves are a result of droughts and underwatering. You can also just have brown leaf lips if you are not properly watering. Peperomia leaves brown and look bruised. Yellow spots on Peperomia leaves can be a sign of pests such as aphids which will feed on the leaves causing dehydration of the plant. She has grown tall and produces multiple babies, but my bottom leaves keep slowly falling off. June 6, 2017 at 5:29 pm. Joined: Nov 13, 2008 Messages: 636 Likes Received: 49 Location: Zone 8-9 Washington. Leaves, once established, cannot be maintained when the root volume shuts down, and this will cause parts of the leaves to die off. Peperomia likes moist conditions but the roots have to be able to breathe, which calls for lots of air in the root ball. Trim the brown leaf with scissors since it is not going to appear green again. Common FAQs about Peperomia Ruby Cascade Plant Q1: What is the reason of turning brown leaf? Either set alarms or mark the days on your calendar so that you remember to water your houseplant. the largest/thickest leaf of my peperomia obstusifolia seems to be turning brown. The disease affects Peperomia obtusifolia and P. obtusifolia var. the largest/thickest leaf of my peperomia obstusifolia seems to be turning brown. Often times, if you let your houseplant’s soil get bone dry, especially for extended periods, the lower leaves will typically turn brown and crispy. Peperomia ring spot is caused by a virus that is commonly transmitted by taking cuttings from apparently healthy but infected plants. This will cause the leaves to either develop yellow spots or just turn yellow in general since this is what usually happens to dried up leaves. Yellow spots on Peperomia. Reply. I am confused by what is causing it. Why is this? The black areas of the leaves will also be due to excess water. :( . The plant is a few feet away from an East facing window. Protruded brown to black spots appear on both surfaces of the leaves but normally the undersides. Now make sure you strictly follow the watering schedule for your Peperomia Columella. To stay away from this fungal condition, always take healthy plants from the nursery and use new, sterilized soil. de Candolle 1923 (Vining Peperomia) Named for: Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856 - 1934) Swedish botanist The reddish-brown stems of this prostrate Peperomia bear dark-green ovate succulent leaves that are striped longitudinally with a lighter green along their veins. Remove the lower leaves and cut only below the lower joint. Peperomia dahlstedtii A.C.P. I‘d appreciate any help with these issues. Help! Does anyone know what’s wrong with it ? It happens because the soil in the pot gets so thick, and the plants can’t breathe inside it. The leaves themselves don’t turn brown nor curl, but the steams next to the trunk turn brown amd and eventually fall off. Does anyone know what’s wrong with it ? iv. Brown Leaves. Ashley Mckein says. I got this plant a week a ago and today I noticed that the leaves are drooping and one leaf has some brown areas on it that weren’t there before. What can I/should I do to fix these issues. variegata. You will have to cut the remaining plant from the bowl, drain the dirt, and inspect the roots. Either just the edges, or even the whole leaf. I have both the variegated form and regular of Abtusifolia and only the regular is showing the signs. If the condition prolongs, the leaves can stunt and disfigure. Help! Discussion in 'Houseplants' started by fish_4_all, Feb 8, 2013. fish_4_all In Flower. The good news is that as long as the rest of your plant is alright, it should continue to grow and eventually all the damaged leaves will have been replaced with fresh, new ones. 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